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intoxicant vs proof spirit

proof spirit vs intoxicant

intoxicant and proof spirit both are nouns.

intoxicant is an adjective but proof spirit is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intoxicant Yes Yes No No
proof spirit Yes No No No
As nouns, proof spirit is a hyponym of intoxicant; that is, proof spirit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intoxicant:
  • intoxicant: a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
  • proof spirit: a mixture containing half alcohol by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit
intoxicant (noun) proof spirit (noun)
a drug that can produce a state of intoxication a mixture containing half alcohol by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
intoxicant (adjective) proof spirit (adjective)
causing intoxication
Difference between intoxicant and proof spirit

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